20070815113444.pdfOV EDAo City of Edmonds
PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS
.a BUILDING DIVISION
gst 1890 (425) 771-0220
DATE: August 15, 2007
TO: Kambiz Yaraei
kaya@u.washington.edu
FROM: Jenny Readwin, Plans E in
RE: Plan Check # 2007-0549
Project: Remodel
Project Address: 23712 101st Ave W.
During re -review of the above noted application, it was found that the following information,
corrections, or clarifications are needed. Please redline plans or submit two (2) sets of revised
plans/documents (affected sheets only) with a written response to each of the items below to a
Permit Coordinator.
1} ok
2) ok
3) ok
4) 8/15/07 Just changing out the windows can not substitute for lack of floor and wall
insulation. Please propose addition upgrades (Le. additional insulation throughout existing
attic, change out other windows in the main house, etc.) or provide_ component Performance
analysis (see below). Also, we need to know what the wall insulation is in this portion of the
residence. Response said the walls are sheet rocked and appear to have insulation. Please
specify R value of insulation._ _ 8/6/07 Although the room was previously converted it was not
done with permits. Now that we are permitting it the insulation must meet current code. This
correction still applies. Minimum insulation R -Values for habitable space is R-21 wall, R-30
floor or R-10 slab and R-38 ceiling. Based on plans submitted this area does not meet minimum
insulation requirements. Complete a component performance analysis found at
www.energy,wsu.edu or submit letter stating proposed upgrades to existing residence such as
new windows, more attic insulation, etc. to compensate.
5) 8/15/07 Minimum headroom for habitable space is 7'per R305 and then the roof can slope
from there. Upper floor does not meet minimum headroom per plans submitted. _8/6/07 floor
framing plan needed to check joist size, spacing and span. Provide framing plans for second
floor. Also specify use of space, headroom, and dimensions.
6} ok
7) ok
8) ok.
9) ok